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Archive | World Cup
U.S. World Cup road begins in Busch Stadium
The U.S. men’s 2018 FIFA World Cup team will begin qualifying play in Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals, as a match against a yet-to-be determined opponent has been set for November 13, 2015. (more…)
Can pro game maintain interest in women’s soccer?
With the women’s World Cup final setting a TV viewership record for soccer in the United States, interest in the game is at an all-time high. Can the professional side of the sport in the form of the National Women’s Soccer League maintain the momentum? (more…)
World Cup final sets ratings record
Though the match wasn’t particularly close, Fox’s broadcast of the United States/Japan World Cup final set a ratings record for any soccer game, with the number of viewers peaking in the final 15 minutes of play. (more…)
After World Cup, what next for women’s soccer?
After a stunning victory over Japan in the World Cup final, Team USA will return to the United States and the National Women’s Soccer League. Can USA pro soccer take advantage of all the media exposure over the last month? (more…)
USA Women’s World Cup begins in Winnipeg
USA Women’s World Cup action is rapidly approaching, and the path for the United States team begins with matches in Winnipeg and Vancouver — two Canadian venues with artificial turf and stiff competition. (more…)
Blatter steps down as FIFA president
In a surprising move, Sepp Blatter steps down as president of FIFA and is asking for an election to name a replacement as soon as possible. (more…)
NASL suspends RailHawks’ Davidson, will run team
With Carolina RailHawks Chairman Aaron Davidson indicted as part of the investigation regarding FIFA bribery and corruption, NASL has suspended Davidson, dropped all business with his Traffic Sports and will run the team on an interim basis. (more…)
FIFA rocked by corruption charges
Fourteen top-level FIFA officials and sports-marketing executives were charged with corruption, as the overseers of World Cup soccer are accused of accepting bribes to rig tournament bids, marketing, media rights and more. (more…)
Plan now for 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Want to see a World Cup in person? Start making arrangements now for this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada. (more…)